if you're curled up,
crumpled up,
screwed up in a ball,
it's okay, tomorrow's
another day,
and you won't feel so small.

if you're quiet and
sad and don't
know how to stand,
speak out so
we all know and
can hold your hand.

your life is
sometimes this
dark cloud in your head,
and you fall
into pieces in the
safety of your bed.

but there is
hope, there is
happiness waiting there.
so uncurl,
unfurl like leaves,
and remember that we care.

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#worldmentalhealthday